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NATIONAL PARK

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes.

Photo: NPS Photo / Scott Arnaz / NPS

CA
state
47
things to do
$10
to enter
6
parks within a day
OVERVIEW

About Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

Pair it with another park

6 in range

Driving times from Lassen Volcanic National Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

BEFORE YOU GO

Entrance fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle

$30.00

Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

$10.00

Discounted entry fee during winter. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Entrance - Motorcycle

$25.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Entrance - Per Person

$15.00

Per-person entrance fee used to admit one person on foot or bicycle. Also used for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

Free

Park entrance fees are waived for eligible academic groups with approved fee waiver application. Applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to park visit.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

$25.00

Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.

Commercial Entrance - Van

$50.00

Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

$60.00

Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

$150.00

Valid for up to 7 consecutive days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees are based upon the total seating capacity of vehicles regardless of the actual number of passengers. Annual or lifetime passes are not accepted.

Entrance - Motorcycle

$10.00

Discounted entry fee for winter. Admits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

Entrance - Per Person

$10.00

Discounted entry fee for winter. Per-person entrance fee used to admit one person on foot or bicycle. Also used for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Valid for up to 7 consecutive days from day of purchase at Lassen Volcanic National Park. When entrance station is not staffed, digital passes may be purchased online at recreation.gov.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Entire park, all entrances

Mon
All Day
Tue
All Day
Wed
All Day
Thu
All Day
Fri
All Day
Sat
All Day
Sun
All Day
THINGS TO DO

Activities

AstronomyAuto and ATVBackcountry CampingBackcountry HikingBikingBirdwatchingBoatingBookstore and Park StoreCampingCanoeingCar or Front Country CampingCompass and GPSCross-Country SkiingDiningFishingFly FishingFoodFreshwater FishingFreshwater SwimmingFront-Country HikingGeocachingGift Shop and SouvenirsGroup CampingGuided ToursHikingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Horse TrekkingHorseback RidingJunior Ranger ProgramKayakingLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPaddlingPark FilmPicnickingRV CampingRoad BikingScenic DrivingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoShoppingSkiingSnow PlaySnowshoeingStand Up PaddleboardingStargazingSwimmingWildlife Watching
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Weather at Lassen can vary dramatically throughout the year. Average January temperatures are a high of 40.4 °F (4.7 °C) and a low of 20.8 °F (-6.2 °C). Average July temperatures are a high of 88.4 °F and a low of 49.8 °F. Temperatures reach 90 °F or higher on an average of 36.9 days, and drop to 32 ° or lower on an average of 164 days days annually.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to enter Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
What is there to do at Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Popular activities include Astronomy, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (2 h 17 min), Tule Lake National Monument (3 h 7 min), Lava Beds National Monument (3 h 16 min), Redwood National and State Parks (4 h 17 min), John Muir National Historic Site (4 h 22 min), Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (4 h 29 min).